Electrical Engineer I–II: Power Systems & Projects

Muscatine Power and Water; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscatine Power and Water seeks an Electrical Engineer to support transmission and distribution, water, generation, and telecom projects. Level I/II based on experience; perform duties under supervision or independently as skills grow.

Responsibilities include coordinating construction, reviewing standards, assisting in designs, writing equipment specs, and supporting NERC/MRO/MISO compliance studies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power option preferred.
• Electrical Engineer I is entry-level; II requires 2+ years electric utility T&D experience.
• Registered P.E. in Iowa beneficial for level II or pursuing certification.
• Knowledge of codes: NESC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NERC, MRO, MISO; VBA programming awareness.
• Familiarity with CAD and GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate current construction and maintenance projects with contractors/consultants.
• Review and update construction standards and practices.
• Assist in design and layout of electrical transmission and distribution lines.
• Assist in coordination and preparation of system studies, load flow analyses, and short circuit studies.
• Coordinate activities with industrial/commercial customers; assist in equipment specs/contracts.
• Support arc flash studies and data for customer studies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

VBA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Muscatine Power and Water seeks an Electrical Engineer to support transmission and distribution, water, generation, and telecom projects. Level I/II based on experience; perform duties under supervision or independently as skills grow.

Responsibilities include coordinating construction, reviewing standards, assisting in designs, writing equipment specs, and supporting NERC/MRO/MISO compliance studies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.